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Paris Jackson's Instagram Post About Joe Jackson's Death

Paris Jackson Honours the "Legend That Started It All," Her Late Grandfather Joe Jackson

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07:  Actor Paris Jackson attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.  (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for New York Magazine)

Paris Jackson shared a touching tribute to her late grandfather, Joe Jackson, following his death from pancreatic cancer on June 27. On Instagram, Paris celebrated the 89-year-old patriarch and the "dynasty" he spent his life creating. "You are the first true Jackson. The legend that started it all. None of us would be anywhere near where we're at if it weren't for you," she wrote.

Paris said she was by her grandfather's side in his final moments. "Being able to tell you everything I needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing," she said. "Quoting advice you gave me when I was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time . . . My heart is full knowing we left each other in that way."

RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson. spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing. everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson. you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we're at if it weren't for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life's work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live. i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you'll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way. i made you promise me you'll come visit me. you agreed and i'm going to hold you to it. and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa. so so so much that words can't describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i'll see you in my dreams very very soon.

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Shortly after sharing the personal post, Paris shared a picture of her cousin, Yashi Brown, who is the daughter of Rebbie Jackson, the eldest of Joe's 11 children. In her caption, Paris wrote, "Family time."

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